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The Senegalese Football Federation announced on Saturday, January 31, 2026, that it would not appeal the disciplinary decision number DC2335 issued by the Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football on January 28, 2026.
The Federation stated, in a statement addressed to national and international public opinion, that after reviewing the contents of the disciplinary decision, the African Union was informed of its lack of desire to pursue appeal procedures regarding the sports and financial penalties taken against it, noting that this decision also includes waiving the appeal against individual disciplinary actions issued against the national team coach, Babou Buna Thiaw, as well as players Ismaila Sarr and Iliman Cheikh Baro Ndiaye. The Senegalese Football Federation affirmed, based on the provisions of Article 91.4 of the CAF Disciplinary Code, its full responsibility for the financial liabilities resulting from the fines imposed on the Federation, the technical staff, and the players concerned. In the same context, the Federation reiterated its commitment to defending its rights and legitimate interests within the bodies overseeing African football, while emphasizing its respect for the applicable legal and regulatory systems, its commitment to promoting the integrity of competitions, and establishing the principles of fair play and contributing to the radiance of African football.
